The evolution of ePortfolios for school library education: A case study

Abstract

This article presents a case study of the implementation of ePortfolios as authentic assessments in a school library preparation program at a mid-sized university located in the southeastern region of the United States. It documents how the use of ePortfolios evolved from show-and-tell PowerPoint presentations into powerful, reflective, Web 2.0-enhanced learning experiences that demonstrate school library candidates' mastery of professional standards. The case study focuses on the programmatic approach to process, product, and final assessment. Examination of the ePortfolio experience led to faculty interest in the concept of transparency in online learning, and to the decision for formal integration of peer review in the ePortfolio process.